Pilot Independent offers local news, sports updates, obituaries, and more for the Walker community.

Jan 4, 2025 · ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Commerce is encouraging Minnesotans to make a New Year’s resolution to be a scam spotter in 2025 and help to identify and prevent scams that harm Minnesota consumers, organizations and communities.

Submit An Obituary. Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death.

Nov 9, 2024 · ST. PAUL — MNsure, Minnesota’s official health insurance marketplace, is now open for Minnesotans to enroll in quality, comprehensive coverage for 2025.

Dec 9, 2024 · Carl Richard Berg, 82, Jan. 22, 1942-Dec. 4, 2024, would tell you he made the most of the “dash” between those two dates.

Jan 4, 2025 · Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer. Northland Arboretum in the Brainerd Lakes Area is hosting a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer training beginning March 25 ...

Dec 11, 2024 · Howard “Howie” John Mekola passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2024, at home surrounded by the family, friends and things he loved.

Jul 16, 2024 · James “Jimmy” Keith Kellogg, 88, of Walker, Minn., passed away peacefully at home Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Nov 27, 2024 · Michael John Nethercutt, born Sept. 10, 1948, in Minneapolis to Orsian and Angela (Deliski) Nethercutt, passed away at home Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, joining his sister.

Union Congregational Church in Hackensack is hosting a special fundraising dinner Feb. 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. honoring the life of Dane Rob…